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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,144.82, 575,656.38 and 235,892.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,144.82, 575,656.38 and 235,892.34 is: 325,529.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,144.82 : 575,656.38 = 235,892.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,144.82/575,656.38 = 235,892.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,144.82x = 575,656.38 × 235,892.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,144.82x = 135,792,930,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,792,930,514.13/417,144.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,529.47

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